Niamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸
@niamhnicheallaigh.bsky.social
Mother of 3 men and two dogs. Carer.
If you need the help of the state, don't be poor, old, sick, or disabled. Be a bond holder. LGBTQIA ally.
If you need the help of the state, don't be poor, old, sick, or disabled. Be a bond holder. LGBTQIA ally.
Pinned
Don't mind me, I'm new here. So I'll just stand over here by the bar until I pick up the courage to speak. Here's a pic of my dogs, Lily and Charlie, to break the ice.
Here's a question. Powerful men will always want to carry out their depraved sexual desires. Now that Epstein has been murdered and Maxwell is in prison, who is facilitating them? Because someone is. How else would Israel maintain their control over foreign powers.
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Here's a question. Powerful men will always want to carry out their depraved sexual desires. Now that Epstein has been murdered and Maxwell is in prison, who is facilitating them? Because someone is. How else would Israel maintain their control over foreign powers.
The man who signed off on a new hospital without finalising the plans or budget is now our new minister for finance! Seriously!!
#HowIrelandWorks
#ResignHarris
#JusticeForHarvey #NoKidsWaiting
#SpéirGorm
#HowIrelandWorks
#ResignHarris
#JusticeForHarvey #NoKidsWaiting
#SpéirGorm
Hildegarde Naughton will be new Education Minister. Simon Harris will take finance, Helen McEntee foreign affairs and defence. Emer Higgins will be the new FG super junior at Dept of Children. Frank Feighan will be a junior minister for public procurement. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The man who signed off on a new hospital without finalising the plans or budget is now our new minister for finance! Seriously!!
#HowIrelandWorks
#ResignHarris
#JusticeForHarvey #NoKidsWaiting
#SpéirGorm
#HowIrelandWorks
#ResignHarris
#JusticeForHarvey #NoKidsWaiting
#SpéirGorm
The very best thing about Donohoe resigning is that we will no longer have to listen to that, "shut up and listen to the story, you siily children" voice anymore.
#SilverLinings
#SpéirGorm
#SilverLinings
#SpéirGorm
"I know there is still so much more progress that we have to make in our great country."
Paschal Donohoe has spoken to media about his decision to resign as Minister for Finance to take up a senior role at the World Bank. Follow our liveblog here jrnl.ie/6878015
Paschal Donohoe has spoken to media about his decision to resign as Minister for Finance to take up a senior role at the World Bank. Follow our liveblog here jrnl.ie/6878015
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The very best thing about Donohoe resigning is that we will no longer have to listen to that, "shut up and listen to the story, you siily children" voice anymore.
#SilverLinings
#SpéirGorm
#SilverLinings
#SpéirGorm
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Parts of the internet are currently unresponsive to millions of users after the online infrastructure host firm Cloudflare reported an outage
Latest mass internet outage at Cloudflare knocks out X and other web services
Parts of the internet are currently unresponsive to millions of users after the online infrastructure host firm Cloudflare reported an outage.
www.independent.ie
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Parts of the internet are currently unresponsive to millions of users after the online infrastructure host firm Cloudflare reported an outage
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I was cynical about her candidacy, but President Connolly has already made us great at football again and gotten rid of Paschal Donohoe. Credit where credit is due.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I was cynical about her candidacy, but President Connolly has already made us great at football again and gotten rid of Paschal Donohoe. Credit where credit is due.
"The judge said Mr Burke was bound by the rule of law as every other citizen was, but he said he and his family had engaged in the most deliberate, sustained and concerted attack on the authority of the civil courts and the rule of law in this country in recent times."
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
High Court orders Enoch Burke to be imprisoned
The High Court has ordered that secondary school teacher Enoch Burke should be imprisoned immediately for clear, deliberate and persistent contempt of a High Court order directing him to stay away fro...
www.rte.ie
November 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
"The judge said Mr Burke was bound by the rule of law as every other citizen was, but he said he and his family had engaged in the most deliberate, sustained and concerted attack on the authority of the civil courts and the rule of law in this country in recent times."
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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NEW: Paschal Donohoe is resigning as MInister for Finance, and as a TD, in order to take up a role with the World Bank in Washington. Announcement expected after this morning's Cabinet meeting. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
NEW: Paschal Donohoe is resigning as MInister for Finance, and as a TD, in order to take up a role with the World Bank in Washington. Announcement expected after this morning's Cabinet meeting. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
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Forget all that "black Week" craic, Bezos doesn't need your money.
upport independent booksellers like @kennysbookshop.bsky.social and by books by the likes of hugely talented Irish authors like @carlkinsella.bsky.social from them. You'll be glad you did.
upport independent booksellers like @kennysbookshop.bsky.social and by books by the likes of hugely talented Irish authors like @carlkinsella.bsky.social from them. You'll be glad you did.
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Forget all that "black Week" craic, Bezos doesn't need your money.
upport independent booksellers like @kennysbookshop.bsky.social and by books by the likes of hugely talented Irish authors like @carlkinsella.bsky.social from them. You'll be glad you did.
upport independent booksellers like @kennysbookshop.bsky.social and by books by the likes of hugely talented Irish authors like @carlkinsella.bsky.social from them. You'll be glad you did.
Why would any American Mayor, Members of Congress, or Members of the Senate serve a foreign power? Israel isn't the 51st state, but America definitely seems to be Israels 2nd state with Britian coming in a close 3rd.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams - "I wanted to come back here to Israel and let you know that I served you as the mayor."
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Why would any American Mayor, Members of Congress, or Members of the Senate serve a foreign power? Israel isn't the 51st state, but America definitely seems to be Israels 2nd state with Britian coming in a close 3rd.
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> Undermine judicial reviews
> Roll back planning regulations
> Claim it's to deliver housing
> Fast track a bunch of data centres
> AI bubble pops
> Left holding the bag
> Still no housing delivered
We all know this is how Ireland's new "housing plan" is gonna go right
> Roll back planning regulations
> Claim it's to deliver housing
> Fast track a bunch of data centres
> AI bubble pops
> Left holding the bag
> Still no housing delivered
We all know this is how Ireland's new "housing plan" is gonna go right
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
> Undermine judicial reviews
> Roll back planning regulations
> Claim it's to deliver housing
> Fast track a bunch of data centres
> AI bubble pops
> Left holding the bag
> Still no housing delivered
We all know this is how Ireland's new "housing plan" is gonna go right
> Roll back planning regulations
> Claim it's to deliver housing
> Fast track a bunch of data centres
> AI bubble pops
> Left holding the bag
> Still no housing delivered
We all know this is how Ireland's new "housing plan" is gonna go right
Where are older people meant to find the money needed to split their homes? Refinancing will leave debts for your loved ones to pay after your death.
Chances are the only winners here will be the finance companies.
Is this just a way to bring back bedsits?
#HousingCrisisByDesign
#SpéirGorm
Chances are the only winners here will be the finance companies.
Is this just a way to bring back bedsits?
#HousingCrisisByDesign
#SpéirGorm
November 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Where are older people meant to find the money needed to split their homes? Refinancing will leave debts for your loved ones to pay after your death.
Chances are the only winners here will be the finance companies.
Is this just a way to bring back bedsits?
#HousingCrisisByDesign
#SpéirGorm
Chances are the only winners here will be the finance companies.
Is this just a way to bring back bedsits?
#HousingCrisisByDesign
#SpéirGorm
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If Simon Harris accepts "political accountability," then why has he not resigned yet?
"Simon Harris today said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would have to wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment."
#SpéirGorm
"Simon Harris today said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would have to wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment."
#SpéirGorm
Government will work with families for a child spinal inquiry, the Tánaiste said today.
Harris said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment jrnl.ie/6875883
Harris said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment jrnl.ie/6875883
Tánaiste says families will be asked for input on child spinal inquiry as he accepts he broke 2017 promise
Simon Harris today said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would have to wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment.
jrnl.ie
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If Simon Harris accepts "political accountability," then why has he not resigned yet?
"Simon Harris today said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would have to wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment."
#SpéirGorm
"Simon Harris today said he accepts ‘political accountability’ for a 2017 commitment that no child would have to wait more than four months for scoliosis treatment."
#SpéirGorm
Why? Because we have a moral compass and the current US administration has none.
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
David McWilliams: The US is Ireland’s best friend, so why are so many of us anti-American?
David McWilliams: The US is Ireland’s best friend, so why are so many of us anti-American?
The Irish-American bond, our enduring and rewarding friendship, is bigger than any politician
www.irishtimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Why? Because we have a moral compass and the current US administration has none.
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
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On Ireland and its people’s view of its place in the world, discussed by Patrick Bresnihan, Niamh Ní Bhriain, and Rory Rowan. #Ireland #Neutrality #TripleLock @irishtimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
On Ireland and its people’s view of its place in the world, discussed by Patrick Bresnihan, Niamh Ní Bhriain, and Rory Rowan. #Ireland #Neutrality #TripleLock @irishtimes.com
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Ayat Abuhelal joined us on the PalCast this week. Please listen to this short clip. For us it’s almost 2026. For her it’s still Oct 2023.
Full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/3E2Q...
Full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/3E2Q...
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ayat Abuhelal joined us on the PalCast this week. Please listen to this short clip. For us it’s almost 2026. For her it’s still Oct 2023.
Full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/3E2Q...
Full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/3E2Q...
#StormClaudia is in full swing. Danny is having a duvet day. The sun is well and truly over the yardarm, and it's Friday!!. Sure what else could I do? Sláinte 🥃
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#StormClaudia is in full swing. Danny is having a duvet day. The sun is well and truly over the yardarm, and it's Friday!!. Sure what else could I do? Sláinte 🥃
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
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Morning, still can't believe voting for Catherine Connolly would end in a 2-0 win over Portugal(with added Ronaldo red card bonus) but here we are.
#Ireland #Speirgorm #football #footie
#Ireland #Speirgorm #football #footie
Lookit...I'm just sayin...just doesn't feel like a coincidence is all.
#COYBIG #Ireland #Leftie #Speirgorm #VoteLeft
#COYBIG #Ireland #Leftie #Speirgorm #VoteLeft
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Morning, still can't believe voting for Catherine Connolly would end in a 2-0 win over Portugal(with added Ronaldo red card bonus) but here we are.
#Ireland #Speirgorm #football #footie
#Ireland #Speirgorm #football #footie
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Spoke with retired housing activist and former lefty, Rory Hearne, about the Govts new Housing Plan/Non-Plan #RightToHousing
Full podcast here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Full podcast here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Spoke with retired housing activist and former lefty, Rory Hearne, about the Govts new Housing Plan/Non-Plan #RightToHousing
Full podcast here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Full podcast here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
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We have to be clear about the truth in the face of government spin.
Disabled people have been made poorer by about €1400.
Don't be fooled. It's a political choice to make people struggle more this year.
Disabled people have been made poorer by about €1400.
Don't be fooled. It's a political choice to make people struggle more this year.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We have to be clear about the truth in the face of government spin.
Disabled people have been made poorer by about €1400.
Don't be fooled. It's a political choice to make people struggle more this year.
Disabled people have been made poorer by about €1400.
Don't be fooled. It's a political choice to make people struggle more this year.
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As ecologists say, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the next best is now. According to the Dept of Finance, we've 15 more years of a housing crisis
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
As ecologists say, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the next best is now. According to the Dept of Finance, we've 15 more years of a housing crisis
This is why FFG no longer like targets
New build social housing targets
'24 9,300 7,871 ❌️
'23 9,100 8,110 ❌️
'22 9,000 7,433 ❌️
'21 9,500 5,202 ❌️
'20 9,500 5,073 ❌️
'19 6,000 5,771 ❌️
'18 4,969 4,251 ❌️
New build social housing targets
'24 9,300 7,871 ❌️
'23 9,100 8,110 ❌️
'22 9,000 7,433 ❌️
'21 9,500 5,202 ❌️
'20 9,500 5,073 ❌️
'19 6,000 5,771 ❌️
'18 4,969 4,251 ❌️
Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin did not hold back in his blistering criticism of the Government's long-delayed housing plan during Leaders' Questions today.
He accused the Government of “brazenly trying to rebrand unaffordable private homes as affordable”.
jrnl.ie/6873340t
He accused the Government of “brazenly trying to rebrand unaffordable private homes as affordable”.
jrnl.ie/6873340t
Sinn Féin accuses Government of 'brazenly trying to rebrand homes as affordable'
Meanwhile, Labour said a “minor miracle” would be needed to achieve the government’s target of 300,000 homes by 2030.
jrnl.ie
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This is why FFG no longer like targets
New build social housing targets
'24 9,300 7,871 ❌️
'23 9,100 8,110 ❌️
'22 9,000 7,433 ❌️
'21 9,500 5,202 ❌️
'20 9,500 5,073 ❌️
'19 6,000 5,771 ❌️
'18 4,969 4,251 ❌️
New build social housing targets
'24 9,300 7,871 ❌️
'23 9,100 8,110 ❌️
'22 9,000 7,433 ❌️
'21 9,500 5,202 ❌️
'20 9,500 5,073 ❌️
'19 6,000 5,771 ❌️
'18 4,969 4,251 ❌️
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I interviewed then housing minister Darragh O’Brien and put it to him that these illegal short term lets could be brought back to the rental market with the stroke of a pen. That it wasn’t done shows the “we’re doing all we can to fix housing” line was a lie.
All Airbnbs being rented year round are in contravention of planning laws. Houses built for private residential tenancy need to apply for change of use. If you built a house without following the rules it could be torn down. We could solve this Airbnb problem overnight, there’s no political will.
Rental crisis to intensify as ‘starved of supply’ housing stock dips below 2,000
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I interviewed then housing minister Darragh O’Brien and put it to him that these illegal short term lets could be brought back to the rental market with the stroke of a pen. That it wasn’t done shows the “we’re doing all we can to fix housing” line was a lie.
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TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
The Meaning of Ireland's New Anti-Establishment President
Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and America.
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
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Teachers, nurses and gardai should have studied harder and learned to be born into hereditary wealth. Simples.
“A teacher in their first year after qualifying will earn under €42,500, a nurse just over €37,000 and a garda less than €39,000, if not doing shift work… None of them will meet the minimum salary for a one bedroom apartment.”
Dublin jrnl.ie/6870044
Dublin jrnl.ie/6870044
Applications to open later this month for 99 affordable purchase homes and apartments in Dublin
One-bedroom apartments will range between €248k and €332k, while two-bedroom apartments will cost between €320k and €414k.
jrnl.ie
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Teachers, nurses and gardai should have studied harder and learned to be born into hereditary wealth. Simples.